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The road network is one of the best in the world. Road signs are international and easy to understand. Though Namibia is rated as having the best gravel roads in the world, travel is extremely hazardous at speeds above 80km per hour.
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Slight bends in the road easily cause the vehicle to slide (from my personal experience, avoid overcorrection when this happens. Do not try to brake suddenly, try to keep the car on the road to a point that the speed has reduced tremendously and slowly come to stop. Braking immediately when the car start to slide, will cause the car to over turn.)
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Accidents are common, hence the above average insurance excess charged by car hire companies in Namibia.
Special attention should be paid to warnings to antelope, warthog and kudu, as they graze along the verges and can be unpredictable. As roads north of the veterinary cordon are usually unfenced, drivers should watch out for animals, both during the day and at night.
Always use your headlights and spotlights at night, and when dusty conditions are encounted.
Slippery conditions can be uncounted during the rainy season in the interior and throughout the year when using the coastal “salt” roads.
Tyre pressures should be checked as often as possible. Correct pressure plays an important role in maintaining grip and prolonging tyre life.
Slow punctures are common, and if pressures are checked regularly, can be remedied at a service station. Check all tools and spares your self, even if the car is hired.
Refuel as often as possible when travelling through remote areas, as supplies at these stations can be erratic.
Travellers using the Trans-Kalahari border post should fill up with fuel at either Jwaneng, ion Botswana, or Buitepos in Namibia, as the only fuel available between the two towns is at Kang, 400km from Buitepos and 350km from Jwaneng.
Extreme caution is required when travelling this route at night, as some sections in Botswana are unfenced. Game and domestic animals pose a serious hazard and can reduce travelling times significantly.
Find more distances between major Namibia towns here.
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